Lhasa Tours – Shopping in the Local Markets

Most of the tourists would like to purchase some local handicrafts for their family members and friends as a souvenir. Tourists would have the chance to make a visit to the local markets during the Lhasa tours. Among all the old markets in Lhasa, Barkhor Street enjoys the highest reputation for its rich and numerous Tibetan style handicrafts.

Lhasa Tours – Shopping in the Local Markets

There are many Tibetan style folk handicrafts in Tibet. Various traditional hand-made knitting, stylish imitation from Nepal and India also attract a lot of attention from tourists visiting Lhasa. Barkhor Street is thought to be the best place for shopping in Lhasa. While in Shigatse, the free markets there might be the best place for shopping.

On Barkhor Street, different and numerous Tibetan style handicrafts might be available, including the Tibetan carpet, murals, decorations and Thangkas. Tourists would find that there are factors related to Buddhism in everywhere during the Lhasa tours. As we all known, Tibetan Buddhism influenced almost every aspect of the life of the local Tibetans. Some handicrafts related to Tibetan Buddhism are greatly preferred by tourists, such as the prayer wheel, prayer flag and some musical instruments which would be used in the Buddhism activities.

Lhasa Tours – Notes of Shopping in the Local Markets

During the Lhasa tours, tourists are highly advised to do some shopping in the morning or toward evening since the local Tibetans would like to offer a favorable price for their first and last guest in the day. Regarding bargain, tourists are advised to bargain on the goods after you decided to buy the goods. Generally, tourists could get the handicrafts with a more reasonable price if you could bargain on the price with the local Tibetans intelligently.

Besides, while shopping during the Lhasa tours, tourists are also advised to distinguish the quality of the goods. Please note that most of the ancient Thangkas and murals are imitations, tourists should make your decision discreetly. Some economical local style decorations and small handicrafts might be better choice for you.